Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Follow the White Rabbit Lapghan



The stitch used in this pattern is sometimes called the Blanket Stitch.

Materials used:
Worsted/Aran weight yarn in White and any other color. I used several different shades of purple.
L/8mm crochet hook
Scissors
Large eye yarn needle

Abbreviations used:
MC- Master Color (White)
CC-  Contrasting Color
FSC- Foundation Single Crochet
C- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
DC- Double Crochet

Pattern:
Using MC FSC in multiples of 3 to desired width. (Lay across your lap and add 2 inches on either side)
Alternately you can chain in multiples of 3plus 1.

Row 1-With MC *SC, 2DC in first stitch. (or second chain from hook) skip two stitches* repeat to end of row. You should end with one SC. C 1 Turn

Row 2- With MC *SC, 2DC in the single stitch of the row below.* repeat to end of row, ending with a SC.

Row 3- With CC repeat row 1.

Row 4- With CC repeat row 2.

Repeat rows 1-4 until desired length.

Blanket should be long enough to cover feet, and reach your waist. Weave in ends.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Bunny Hop Crochet Pattern



This pattern was designed for the Pen, Hook, and Needles/ The Crocheting Whovian groups "Tortoise vs. Hare" Contest. (Bunnies for the win!!) 

This is a stitch pattern that can be used for any type of blanket. You can use any type or size of yarn. Use the recommended hook for the yarn weight you choose. The directions given are for bulky yarn, or baby yarn using the Navaho plying technique. This technique is used for spinning, but can be used to crochet with. It will give you a triple thick yarn similar to bulky weight yarn.



Yarn= Baby yarn, Navaho plied (or Bulky)
Hook- M 9.00 mm


Stitches used: 
FSC Foundation Single Crochet 
Chain 
SC Single Crochet
DC Double Crochet

For Lapghan

1] FSC for length that will cover your lap comfortably. (Or chain for the same length, chain 1 then SC in every stitch across) Turn


2] Chain 2, DC in first SC of row below, and every SC across. (Chain 2 does not count as a DC)


3] Chain 1 SC in each DC of the row below, and every DC across. 


Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for desired length. Tie off and weave in ends.